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Pyramid Healthcare
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Evening Outpatient Therapist – Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)

Counselor / TherapistNo callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$53k-$57k

The week · per this posting · Monday – Thursday

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Job Description

Pyramid Healthcare is dedicated to offering the highest quality of care to those we serve. A focus on client-focused care establishes our family of brands as respected leaders in addiction treatment, mental health recovery and eating disorder treatment modalities.

Pyramid Healthcare offers comprehensive behavioral healthcare defined by supportive environments that offer patients the strength they need to overcome life’s challenges. We offer behavioral healthcare services – psychiatry, addiction recovery, mental disorder treatment, etc. – that allow clients at all stages of recovery or rehabilitation to reclaim health and well-being.

  • Evening Outpatient Therapist – Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
  • Location: High Focus Centers – Center City Philadelphia, PA
  • Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 1:00 PM–9:00 PM | Friday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM
  • Compensation: $53,000–$57,000 annually, based on experience, education, and licensure

Make an Impact. Support Recovery. Grow Your Clinical Career.

Are you passionate about helping individuals navigate mental health and substance use challenges? High Focus Centers is seeking an Outpatient Therapist to join our Center City Philadelphia team and provide meaningful clinical support to individuals participating in our Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP).

In this role, you'll facilitate group therapy, provide individualized clinical support, and help clients build the skills and confidence needed to make lasting progress in their recovery. You'll work alongside a collaborative, multidisciplinary team in an outpatient setting that values quality care, clinical development, and positive client outcomes.

This is a great opportunity for a therapist who enjoys group work, connecting with clients, and being part of a team committed to making a difference.

About High Focus Centers

High Focus Centers has a longstanding reputation for providing high-quality outpatient behavioral healthcare throughout southeastern Pennsylvania. Through our specialized programs, including Rehab After Work, The Light Program, and Seeds of Hope, we provide individualized treatment for adults and adolescents experiencing mental health, substance use, and co-occurring disorders.

Our programs are designed to help individuals receive the support they need while continuing to navigate their everyday lives.

New Graduates & Licensure Support

You don't need to be independently licensed to be considered for this opportunity! We welcome applications from recent graduates, as well as students who are nearing completion of their master's degree and clinical internship requirements.

High Focus Centers recognizes the importance of continued professional growth and supports clinicians working toward licensure. We can provide guidance and support with the licensure process, including assistance with clinical supervision when available. When an internal clinical supervisor is not available, reimbursement assistance may be available toward the cost of obtaining outside supervision.

If you're beginning your clinical career and looking for an opportunity to gain experience, develop your skills, and continue working toward professional licensure, we'd encourage you to apply!

What You'll Do

As an Outpatient Therapist, you'll play an important role in supporting clients throughout their treatment experience. Responsibilities include:

Facilitate group therapy sessions within an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) serving adults and/or adolescents with mental health and co-occurring disorders.

  • Conduct clinical assessments and develop individualized treatment plans based on client needs.
  • Provide psychoeducation, therapeutic interventions, and ongoing clinical support to encourage client progress.
  • Monitor treatment progress and adjust interventions and treatment goals as appropriate.
  • Complete timely and accurate clinical documentation, including progress notes, treatment plans, and insurance reviews.
  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary treatment team to coordinate care and support positive client outcomes.
  • Communicate with referral sources, families, and external providers as appropriate.
  • Maintain an average of 25 billable sessions per week while meeting program and client needs.
  • Participate in team meetings, case consultations, and ongoing professional development.
  • Perform additional duties as needed to support clinical operations.

What We're Looking For

Education

  • Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Chemical Dependency, Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Nursing with a clinical specialty in human services, or a related field.
  • Completion of a clinical-based internship required.

Experience and Skills

  • Previous experience in behavioral healthcare, outpatient treatment, or group therapy preferred.
  • Experience working with individuals experiencing mental health and co-occurring disorders strongly valued.
  • Strong communication, interpersonal, and clinical documentation skills.
  • Ability to build therapeutic relationships and create a supportive, engaging group environment.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with clients, families, and an interdisciplinary treatment team.

Why Join High Focus Centers?

At High Focus Centers, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working with a team dedicated to accessible, high-quality outpatient behavioral healthcare.

If you're looking for an opportunity to use your clinical skills, connect with clients, and support individuals as they work toward recovery, we encourage you to apply!

Pyramid CORE Values

We are committed and proud to live our CORE values and use them to inspire those around us. Our employees are expected to align with these values, behaviors, and standards.

We are held accountable for upholding these CORE Values: INTEGRITY is striving to be honest, transparent, and ethical when dealing with clients, staff, and the community. DEDICATION is demonstrating an unwavering commitment to always provide exceptional care and support to those we serve is needed daily.

COLLABORATION is a steadfast, team-focused approach; working together to achieve excellence. PASSION is genuine, compelling, and relentless desire to improve lives and support Pyramid Healthcare’s mission.

Total Rewards for Full-Time Positions

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • 401(k) with Company Match
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Recognition Programs
  • Referral Bonus opportunities
  • And More!

Want to Know More?

To learn more about Pyramid Healthcare, and how you can achieve personal and professional growth, visit us at: bit. ly.

Pyramid Healthcare, Inc. is proud of its diverse workforce, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Key Responsibilities

The therapist will facilitate group therapy sessions and provide individualized clinical support for adults and adolescents in an intensive outpatient program. They are responsible for conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, and maintaining accurate clinical documentation while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a master's degree in a clinical field such as psychology, social work, or counseling and have completed a clinical-based internship. Previous experience in behavioral healthcare or group therapy is preferred, though new graduates are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Clinical assessmentTreatment planningMental health supportInterdisciplinary collaborationCrisis interventionCase managementPatient monitoringCommunication skillsInterpersonal skills

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Evening Outpatient Therapist – Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) at Pyramid Healthcare a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 7,820 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Counselor Career Context

Pyramid Healthcare ranks #10 of 12 employers hiring Counselor on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% are remote, 40% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.2 / 10 · top 25% in mental health therapy (counseling)ranked against 7,820 Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$53k–$57kMental Health Therapy median $62k (middle half $50k–$81k)10 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$56k in purchasing powerPennsylvania index 97.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Mental Health Therapy listings in Pennsylvania443 active7,820 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 38% remote · 40% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedPennsylvania counselor listings (all specialties): 15% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 13% offer loan repayment735 active listings, Nov 2026
New Mental Health Therapy listings2,422 in the last 30 days1,438 the 30 days before (+68%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Mental Health Therapy pay trend−2.0% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Pyramid Healthcare#10 of 12 for payTop Employers work-life index
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (7,820 Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Sign-on bonus
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 7,820 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Pyramid Healthcare

Hospitals and Health Care
Duncansville, Pennsylvania
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) with Company Match
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Recognition Programs
Referral Bonus opportunities

Living in Philadelphia

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$203k≈ 3.8× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,757/mo≈ 40% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
32 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
102.6
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.